First round, no problems. I'd probably prefer Kerrigan as a player but if Spags and the front office like Smith better they're the experts so I wouldn't complain. I don't really like Baldwin as a prospect and don't think the Rams would go WR in round 2 since the only need is really for a clear no.1. Baldwin's too much of a risk and will take just as much development as those currently on the roster (with a higher ceiling). Would love Bruce Carter to fall one more spot, but would even be happy with Mason Foster, as I think he's the second best 4-3 OLB in the draft. Do not like the Green pick at all. He's really not much better than Hoomanawanui (and probably worse) so its basically a wasted pick. Give me a Will Rackley, Colin McCarthy or Quinton Carter and at least fill a need.

Agreed, first round is A-OK for me. Smith is one of my top choices if Green and Jones are off the board. But it falls apart after that. Baldwin does not fit the character profile the Rams look for, and a third round tight end doesn't bring much to this team IMO.

The 2nd round selection was a tough call, Torrey Smith, Marvin Austin and Titus Young were all on the board. I have Titus ranked higher than a lot of people do, he's 3rd on my list for Receivers.

I think Smith and Young have close enough potential and work needed that the Rams would go with the higher character/lesser problem-maker and take Smith if they were to take one. That said Smith looks a lot like Donnie Avery

I agree with Ramsfan...if we miss on a reciever in round 1 and Torrey Smith is there in round 2 he's our pick. High character guy that fits the Rams mold.

With that said, I don't see the point in drafting a receiver if we don't land Green or Jones. We have plenty of receivers that fit the young/developmental types. We need that game changing difference maker. Otherwise let's address other areas.

I'm alright with the Smith pick, but I wouldn't overlook DaQuan Bowers. Bowers is arguably the most talented DLineman in this draft. If his knee checks out then I would give him serious consideration.

Baldwin in round 2 doesn't work for me. He's got diva written all over him ala Kenny Britt. He's already had several run-ins with the media this offseason which should tell you something.

A TE in round 3 is terrible. McDaniels offense doesn't utilize the TE position in the passing game so why put such a priority on the position in the draft? OLB is arguably our greatest need and you can even make the case for a safety in the top 3 rounds. Guard and running back are also greater concerns.

If the Rams walked away with Smith, Baldwin, and Green, I'd rate this draft as a D+.

The 2nd round selection was a tough call, Torrey Smith, Marvin Austin and Titus Young were all on the board. I have Titus ranked higher than a lot of people do, he's 3rd on my list for Receivers.

I have Smith higher, but I can see why some prefer Young. To me, he's just a bit too small and doesn't have the elite breakaway speed he'd need to earn that DeSean Jackson comparison that Mayock is so fond of. Plus, there appear to be some attitude concerns.

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With that said, I don't see the point in drafting a receiver if we don't land Green or Jones. We have plenty of receivers that fit the young/developmental types. We need that game changing difference maker. Otherwise let's address other areas.

I don't know that I necessarily disagree with you, and I say that as a guy who has been harping on this team's lack of a legit #1 receiver for the better part of two offseasons. Obviously I want Green or Jones, and missing out on them would be disappointing, but if there's still some talent on the board in round two, it could still be worth it. After that, I'd tend to agree with you - it's questionable how much the Rams would be upgrading.

With that said, I don't see the point in drafting a receiver if we don't land Green or Jones. We have plenty of receivers that fit the young/developmental types. We need that game changing difference maker. Otherwise let's address other areas.

Over the last couple of weeks that's become my feeling on the matter as well.

I'm also not huge on any of the 2nd round receivers, I either think they're going to be solid pros and never much more than that (Hankerson, Smith although his small hands suggests drops) or I have some concerns about them (Baldwin's character, Young I just think is flat out overrated). I think Baldwin has way more talent than the rest of them, and on the field could easily be a steal, but (rightly with such a young offense) I think the FO will avoid him.

If we were going to take a receiver that wasn't Green/Jones, I'd rather take a punt on Little or Salas in the 3rd or later and fill a starters spot somewhere else. Either OG, OLB, DT etc. in the 2nd.

In other news, the schedule was released, what are peoples opinions. First 8 weeks of the season look particularly tough, assuming the season starts on time ofc. I don't seem to be able to talk myself into anything other than a 1-6 start. Feel free to convince me I'm being overly pessimistic.

In other news, the schedule was released, what are peoples opinions. First 8 weeks of the season look particularly tough, assuming the season starts on time ofc. I don't seem to be able to talk myself into anything other than a 1-6 start. Feel free to convince me I'm being overly pessimistic.

I could see 2-5. Washington is definitely winnable with the change they are going through, that's probably the win you are counting. The Monday night game is the one I would point to as the other most possible win. Its the Rams first Monday night game in a while. Spags is returning to NY. I think they'll play with some major energy and be in it. But good news is the final 9 games. 6 in the division and two against the lower half of the AFC North, all winnable if team hasn't packed it in.

I'm more excited today than I was last night, I still have some major concerns about him though. I don't buy the guy is some freak pass rusher (11 sacks over a year is nice, but when 8 come in 3 games, I'd expect something nearer 15, especially against the competition he faced) and his combine numbers don't look that amazing from an athleticism point of view. In terms of value, I guess I can't argue with it and since I'm not a huge fan of Prince Amukamara I'm happier we went with Quinn, but I find it hard to be delighted with the pick.

So who do we like in the 2nd? With Baldwin gone I really don't want to us to take any of the receivers in the 2nd, if I had to take any receiver left, I'd want Greg Little but is the 2nd too high? I would actually quite happy if we went defense again, either at OLB/DT/S. I still want Bruce Carter, and if it has to be in the 2nd, I'm fine with it.

I have to admit I was doing my Nick Fairley celebration dance when the Vikes took Ponder. I never saw the Lions picking Fairley with Suh, Williams, and Hill already on board. When the Lions selected I almost passed out.

Quinn is a fantastic consolation prize however. Spags was hired because of the work he did with New York's dline. Up until this point we have done very little the give him the tools to succeed at those positions. The past two years have been directed towards upgrading our offense. To me, getting the weapons in place on defense is exciting knowing what coach can do with that talent.

There is a lot of quality talent still on the board in round 2. I'd like to see us grab the best DT, OLB, or G available. No need to take a WR at this point. None of them will be an improvement over Avery, Clayton, or Alexander.

I think the Rams hit a home run, went on a 75 yard run, whatever the analogy. I think it was an awesome pick. Every mock u read had Quinn going in the to 10, or maybe not getting past 11. I am supried Prince was still on the board too. He woulda been a great pick too. And I was hoping the Lions would not take Fairley too, but Fairley and Quinn going there were great picks by us and the Lions just given that they were both top 10 dudes and we got them at 13 and 14. So yeah, I'll give us an A-. Why adding the -, to be different from the guy that posted above.

I would like to also see us take a DT, OLB, and possibly a secondary player pending on who is around.

I think the Rams should Target both of Quinn's college buddies Marvin Austin at DT and Bruce Carter at OLB. If they are both gone Rahim Moore would be a nice S to have. If the Rams go Offense I would like to see them get Rudolph from Notre Dame. He's the top TE which we don't have.

I think the Rams should Target both of Quinn's college buddies Marvin Austin at DT and Bruce Carter at OLB. If they are both gone Rahim Moore would be a nice S to have. If the Rams go Offense I would like to see them get Rudolph from Notre Dame. He's the top TE which we don't have.

I may be wrong, but I don't think McD's offense utilizes the TE position other than blocking. Carter would be a dream if he checked out medically. Only things is if we keep adding injury risks sooner or later one is going to come back and bit us.

What do you guys think about Stephen Paea? Dude has some stregth and would make our dline absolutely dominating.